Spare Car Key Duplication in Washington, DC
A spare key now costs far less than replacing all keys later.
- Open 24/7
- 15–25 min response
- 37 mobile technicians
- Licensed, bonded & insured

Spare Car Key Duplication service, 24/7 across DC
If you are down to one key, get a spare made before it is lost. Copying a working key is faster and cheaper than an all-keys-lost job, and we come to you to do it.
What this service covers
- Chip key and remote-head key copies
- Second smart key for push-to-start cars
- Plain metal emergency keys for door access
- Fleet and family multi-key sets
Makes we work on
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Jeep, Dodge, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and every other make driven in the USA.
How a spare car key duplication job goes
The working key is read, a new one is cut and its chip is cloned or programmed to the car, then every function is tested.
What affects how long it takes
- Key type
- Whether on-car programming is required
- How many spares you want
Response time and availability
Mobile Locksmith DC is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our 37 technicians are spread across Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast, which is how we keep arrival times to 15–25 minutes. First-time customers and first responders get a discount: see current coupons.
Why DC calls Mobile Locksmith DC
- Open 24/7 — nights, weekends and holidays
- 15–25 minute response on every call
- 37 technicians positioned across the District
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Residential, commercial and automotive work from one company
How it works
1. Call (240) 202-2249
A dispatcher answers 24/7, asks where you are and what you need, and sends the closest technician.
2. We arrive in 15–25 minutes
With 37 technicians across the District, one is usually already near you.
3. The job is done on site
Vans carry locks, keys, key machines and programmers, so most work is finished in one visit.
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- Car Lockout
- Car Key Replacement
- Car Key Programming
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- Key Fob Replacement
- Broken Car Key Extraction
- Trunk Lockout
- Motorcycle & Scooter Keys
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Spare Car Key Duplication FAQ
Can hardware stores copy my chip key?
Some can clone older chips, but many newer keys need on-vehicle programming, which is what we do.
Do I need to bring the car?
We come to the car. It must be present to program a spare.
How long does a spare take?
Often under half an hour.
Should I get two spares?
One at home and one with someone you trust covers most situations.
Does the spare include the remote buttons?
If you choose a remote-head key or fob, yes.
Locked out or need a locksmith now?
A technician can be at your door anywhere in Washington, DC in 15–25 minutes, any hour of the day or night.
📞 Call (240) 202-2249